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Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo

69 Ratings
69 Ratings
Recipe Image
Pico de Gallo in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 20 minutes

A fantastic recipe to try when your garden or market is overflowing with fresh, flavorful tomatoes!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tomatoes (chopped ripe)
  • 1 1/2 cups onion (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped, fresh)
  • 3 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

Use to season your family meals or serve with tortilla chips.

Learn more about:

Source:

Healthy Latino Recipes Made with Love
California Department of Health Services
California Latino 5-A-Day Campaign

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/6 of recipe (130g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 33
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 103 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 19 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 238 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 33
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 19 mg
Potassium 238 mg
Sodium 103 mg
Copper 68 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 13 mg
Phosphorus 32 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 32 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 27 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 9 mcg
Folate 19 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 8 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups

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